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Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents

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Lee Hancock

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  • Talent Zones

152 pages
Interest Age: 2 to 8
2022
ISBN: 9781631986239

Many believe that talent is inherent—a person either has it or doesn’t. But research shows that a student’s environment is a critical determinant for developing talents. In Talent Zones, Dr. Lee Hancock redefines talent so that parents, teachers, and coaches of kids can create environments rich in opportunities for all kids to boost their confidence and for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics.

Hancock presents ten evidence-based, developmentally appropriate strategies called Talent Development Zones (TDZs). These TDZs transform talent concepts and research into practical strategies adults can use to create environments for developing talents. Strategies include:

  • Provide opportunities for deep, deliberate practice
  • Develop and inspire creativity
  • Build “I can” kids
  • Help kids manage pressure

For more than 20 years, the author has worked with athletes from youth to professional and with classroom teachers, students, and parents of awesome kids. He’s translated research and experience into approachable strategies for equitably developing talents in kids now and as they grow up.

Contents

Table of Contents

List of Figures xiv

  • Foreword xv
  • Introduction 1
  • Why I Wrote This Book 2
  • Who This Book Is For 2
  • About This Book 2
  • How to Use This Book 5

Part 1 Talent in Kids-What It Is and What It Could Be 7

Chapter 1 Talented or Untalented? 9

  • Why Does It Matter? 10
  • Underserved Talented Kids 11

Chapter 2 The Concept of Talent as We Use It Today 13

  • Talent Is Made, Not Born 13
  • Typical Talent Development Scenario for Kids 14
  • Early Talent Spotting Is No Guarantee 15
  • So Is Talent Really Just More Opportunity? 16
  • Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 17
  • The Unselected 18
  • Ignition 21

Chapter 3 Redefining Talent 23

  • Etymology of Talent 23
  • The Problem with Labels and Cutoffs 25
  • Talent Is a Process 25

Chapter 4 Reapproaching Talent Development in Kids 27

  • Gagne's Model: Taient Development in the 10 Percent 28
  • What About the Other 90 Percent? 30
  • The Developmental Process: How It Is and How It Can Be 31

Part 2 Talent Development Zones 35

TDZ1: Embrace Failure as an Opportunity 37

  • Understanding Failure 37
  • TDZ1 To-Do List 41

TDZ2: Smash Ceilings 45

  • Understanding Ceilings 45
  • TDZ2 To-Do List 48

TDZ3: Provide Opportunities for Deep, Deliberate Practice 53

  • Understanding Practice 53
  • TDZ3 To-Do List 58

TDZ4: Build Realistic Optimism 63

  • Understanding Optimism 63
  • TDZ4 To-Do List 66

TDZ5: Foster in Kids a Love for Their Endeavors 69

  • Understanding Intrinsic Motivation 70
  • TDZ5 To-Do List 73

TDZ6: Develop and Inspire Creativity 75

  • Understanding the Role of Creativity 75
  • TDZ6 To-Do List 80

TDZ7: Build "I Can" Kids 83

  • Understanding Confidence 84
  • TDZ7 To-Do List 88

TDZ8: Help Kids Manage Pressure 91

  • Understanding Pressure 91
  • TDZ8 To-Do List 93

TDZ9: Develop Grit (and Know When to Change Course) 97

  • Understanding Grit 97
  • TDZ9 To-Do List 102

TDZ10: Create a Culture of Development 105

  • Understanding Culture 105
  • TDZ10 To-Do List 111

Conclusion: Enjoy the Journey 115

References 117

Index 125

About the Author 133


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